If the place I’m renting from gets condemned and I am asked to leave the premises ASAP, can I legally end the lease?

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If the place I’m renting from gets condemned and I am asked to leave the premises ASAP, can I legally end the lease?

Would the landlord have to pay for a motel, a place for me to stay while looking for another rental? Can I take him to small claims court for back-pay on the uninhabitable unit? Will I get my security deposit back? Do I have the right to end the contract of the lease because of this?

Asked on July 21, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Please bring your lease to an attorney in your area to review.  The lease should have a "condemnation" provision which governs your rights.  The law in your state would also kick in.  Generally speaking, it depends on for what reason the property is condemned and who the condemning authority is for the landlord to revcover but those reasons may not pass through to you. Good luck.


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